The Boston Red Sox enter a series against the Athletics on Tuesday hoping to get back on track. Red Sox manager Alex Cora watched another dominant performance from Aroldis Chapman secure a win on Monday, but Boston is under pressure with the playoffs looming. However, its manager might have Wilyer Abreu back in the lineup to replace Rob Refsnyder in the outfield.
Abreu has been out for almost a month thanks to a right calf strain . The outfielder left a hole in the Red Sox defense that Cora has scrambled to fill. However, he might not have to turn to other options for much longer. Abreu has progressed well throughout his recovery and is working his way back from the injured list. Cora hopes that he can come back sooner rather than later.
The Red Sox saw how much they miss Abreu over